The last six matches in all competitions between Lazio and Atalanta were divided into two wins, two draws, and two defeats apiece.
Lazio are unbeaten in four consecutive games versus Atalanta and are aiming to do the league double on Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico.
Atalanta’s 2-0 loss in Bergamo against Lazio occurred in October before the World Cup break. Since the tournament in Qatar, Atalanta have been in excellent form although they suffered a shock 1-0 loss at Sassuolo last weekend.
La Dea still picked up 11 points from the last six Serie A games, scoring 17 goals and conceding nine times. Gian Piero Gasperini’s team go into the game just one point off Lazio, who sit in fourth place.
Lazio took nine points from the last 18 points on offer. They are unbeaten in five straight Serie A games, but each of their last two matches ended as draws. Lazio outscored their last six opponents 11-6.
Gasperini will be without two important players due to suspension, as Luis Muriel and Joakim Maehle will both miss the fixture. Meanwhile, Jose Luis Palomino is ruled out with a leg injury. Midfielder Davide Zappacosta is a doubt for the game due to a hamstring problem.
Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri has only one player in the treatment room, as defender Stefan Radu is ruled out with a muscle injury. Sarri will be able to pick from a full complement of attacking players.
The Biaconcelesti won 2-0 in Bergamo earlier this season thanks to goals from Mattia Zaccagni and Felipe Anderson on either side of halftime. With Atalanta in better form this time around, Lazio are unlikely to ease to a win.
Lazio play some of their best football at home. They’ve taken 21 points from 11 games at the Stadio Olimpico, scoring 21 goals and conceding 10 times.
Atalanta are Serie A’s second-best away team behind league leaders Napoli. La Dea took 21 points from their opening 11 away fixtures. They scored 18 times and conceded 11 goals to their last six opponents on the road.
Saturday’s game should be a close affair between two top-five teams chasing Champions League qualification. Lazio are strong at home, but Atalanta are equally strong on the road.
Lazio and Atalanta should finish level with the game ending in a 2-2 draw. These are two of Serie A’s four highest-scoring teams. Goals should be tallied in the capital.
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